Remember the Lonely

Please allow yourself a moment of quiet, a moment to reflect upon all of those who you love and who love you. Allow yourself to feel blessed. Allow yourself to imagine what it would be like if you were alone in this city, in this world. There are many lonely people living among us, near us. Show them mercy, show them compassion. Include them in your prayers. Look for them, ask them if they need assistance. Allow time for a brief conversation. Loneliness finds people of all ages, all backgrounds. Please allow yourself to see the world beyond yourself, beyond your temporal comfort. Let your actions of mercy, compassion proclaim the Word of God.